AirShare is the hub for recreational and commercial drone operators in New Zealand. The map in their app includes important information for drone pilots but its difficult to see easily so I’m putting both text and an image here so I can access it easily.
- ATC Restrictions – Flights inside black or red lines may have additional restrictions. Air Traffic Control will advise.
- Low Flying Zones – UAVs are not permitted in any Low Flying Zones which are coloured orange.
- Military Operating Areas – Permission from the administering authority is required to fly in these green zones.
- Aerodromes – The blue circle areas indicate a 4km radius around aerodromes
- Other Authorities’ Areas – This area requires you to gain approval before you fly from the administering authority or landowner
- No Fly Zones – These areas are where you are unlikely to receive approval to fly from the administering authority or landowner
- Danger Areas – These areas are where an activity within is a potential danger to aircraft flying over the area
- Notice to Air Missions – A NOTAM contains important information that could affect the safe operation of your flight

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